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Lesson Notes August 14, 2026 (FRIDAY ZOOM)
Words & Phrases
While I was gone, my husband got delivery every day. (= takeout / food delivery)
These days, I (haven’t used / never use) delivery services.
Who (is / stars / appears) in the movie?
My five-year-old grandson’s English ability is amazing.
I had a delicious shaved ice that was made with frozen milk. It was topped with matcha syrup.
What was on top of your shaved ice?
Soft Serve (Noun) = A smooth, light type of ice cream that is softer and creamier than regular ice cream
We bought a cold soft serve cone on a hot summer day at the beach.
The machine swirled delicious vanilla soft serve into a waffle cone.
Should we (buy / book) tickets in advance for the movie?”
Do you ever reserve seats at the movies? (NOT “make a reservation”)
You can purchase movie tickets at the theatre box office, ticket machines or on our website.
There are few movies that I want to see these days.
Grammar
In English, adjectives are never pluralized, even if the number is greater than one:
You say "a five-dollar bill" (not "a five-dollars bill”).
You say "a ten-minute walk" (not "a ten-minutes walk”).
You say "a five-year-old grandson” (not “a five-years-old grandson)
Balcony
Where is it? Attached to an upper floor of a building.
Key Feature: It hangs off the side of a building and has safety railings. It is usually small.
Deck
Where is it? Attached to a house (usually in the back garden).
Key Feature: It is raised slightly off the ground and made of wood
Patio
Where is it? On the ground level, right next to the house.
Key Feature: It sits flat on the earth and does not have railings.
Terrace
Where is it? On a flat roof, or built into a hillside.
Key Feature: It is a large, open outdoor space higher up than a patio.
